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John Legend

Published on Nov 24, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

👌JOHN LEGEND 👌

ADULT CONTEMPORARY R&B

PERSONAL INFO OF JOHN LEGEND

  • Some music influences of John Legend are Stevie Wonder, Babyface, and Maxwell
  • He became an in-demand session musician and songwriter, working with such artists as Alicia Keys, Twista and Janet Jackson.
  • Legend's musical talent has made him a mainstream star. In 2006, he performed at Super Bowl XL in Detroit, the NBA All-Star Game, and the Major League Baseball All-Star Game in Pittsburgh.
  • Outside of music, Legend is involved in numerous social and charitable causes. He is a supporter of the Harlem Village Academies, a New York City organization that runs several charter schools.

MUSIC CAREER FACTS

  • Legend's debut album, 2004's Get Lifted, won three Grammy Awards.
  • In 2005, Legend received fifteen nominations and won two, including Best New Artist at the (BET Awards) and Best R&B Act at the MOBO Awards.
  • In 2006, Legend received ten nominations and won five, including Best R&B Male Vocal Performance for "Stay with You", Best R&B Album for Get Lifted, Best New Artist at the Grammy Awards
  • In 2007, Legend received six nominations and won three, including Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group for "Family Affair", Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for "Heaven" at the Grammy Awards; Best R&B/Soul Single Male for "Save Room" at the Soul Train Music Awards.

TOP 5 SONGS OF CAREER

  • All of Me
  • Ordinary People
  • Tonight (feat. ludacris)
  • Stay with you
  • With you I'm Born Again